Manchester United fan group, The 1958, are all set for their latest protest against the ownership at the club with the group set to take action during and after the Manchester derby at Old Trafford on Sunday, 6 April.
The group, who have been behind all of the biggest anti-glazer marches and protests in recent years, are urging all Man Utd supporters to stay in their seats after the final whistle, regardless of the final result, as part of a sit-in protest against the Glazer Family.
It comes just a week after the group joined forces with FC United of Manchester at Broadhurst Park for another protest against the Glazers and just a few days after Man City protested against their owners, too.
Man Utd sit-in protest: Why now?
The decision to protest against the ownership at Manchester United isn't exactly a new concept. However, the main reason behind this one is due to the announcement made by the club last month that season ticket prices at Old Trafford are set to be raised next season.
Immediately following that announcement, the largest anti-ownership demonstration since Ineos became co-owners took place ahead of the match against Arsenal and The 1958 don't want to lose any momentum.
There is also a belief that protesting after a game of this magnitude, where Sky's cameras will remain on for at least an hour after the match, could earn some invaluable exposure to the protest.
An explanation from The 1958
Explaining why a sit-in is the route they have gone down this time around, Chris Haymes of the group told the Independent:
“MUST (Manchester United Supporters Trust) did a flash survey and they reckon there’s going to be about 7,000 concessions, OAP people, who are not going to renew their season tickets.
“So, they’re trying to price them out of their seats, so we’re going to tell you to sit in your seat, stay in your seat. That’s your seat that you paid for. You probably have done for the last 50 or 60 years. After that game, we’re going to stay in that seat.”
🗣️PROTEST DERBY DAY SIT IN AFTER FULL TIME!
Contrary to Sir Jim’s comments. Protests are not about results or league position. They never have been.
We protest against 20 years of Glazer greed and mismanagement of our football club. Responsible ownership.
We fight to protect… pic.twitter.com/qgwMDTzm5Y
— The 1958 (@The__1958) March 31, 2025
FGG says: A relentless pursuit that may be nearing its end
The protests against the Glazer family have been ongoing for 20 years at Manchester United but based on the club's recent financial reports, the Americans could soon be backed into a corner.
There is no doubt that Sir Jim Ratcliffe wants to own the club outright and there are whispers that a phased buyout could be on the cards in the coming years. After all, why else would Ratcliffe be prepared to front the costs of the new Man Utd stadium while the Glazers put in nothing?